Monthly Archives: December 2017

By Paulo Loreto Lim Following the deadly fire that broke out last weekend at the New City Commercial Center (NCCC) in Davao City, which left 38 people dead, Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III called on the local Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to ensure local malls are …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Embattled Moises Padilla Vice Mayor Ella Garcia-Yulo filed counter affidavits last Wednesday, following her recent arrest over allegations of links to the New People’s Army (NPA), along with illegal firearms and illegal drugs possession. In her affidavits, she called the illegal possession of explosives charges filed against her and …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia revealed during a recent press conference that he has sought the assistance of Pwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) partylist Rep. Mark Sambar to recommend the city as a venue for Southeast Asian (SEA) Games competitions, scheduled to be hosted by the Philippines in 2019. …

By Paulo Loreto Lim With the city preparing to ring in 2018, Bacolod City fire marshall, Fire Superintendent Rodolfo Denaga, suggested the public avoid firecrackers, which are typically used during celebrations, and to find alternative noise makers. He says it will help reduce the number of injuries. For those who wish to use firecrackers …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The medical examiner for the Land Transportation Office (LTO) branch at Robinsons Place Bacolod was found dead early yesterday morning (December 28) inside his car, which was parked along the highway in Barangay Calumangan, Bago City. Police identified the fatality as 82-year-old Dr. Felix Valenzuela, who previously served as …

By Paulo Loreto Lim Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III ordered maximum police visibility throughout the city amid the upcoming New Year celebrations. “Our police officers must be more vigilant in preventing any crime and in maintaining peace and order,” he said. “We need to make sure, while celebrating New Year, we are safe …

By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga PDP-Laban Negros Secretary-General Yves Akol yesterday revealed Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr. and Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia have been appointed to head the party in the province and city, respectively, ahead of the 2019 elections. “They have the mandate of the people, that’s why they lead the party …

By Neska Centina A suspected drug personality, who has been under observation by Police Station 2 (PS2), was arrested yesterday afternoon (December 28) following a buy-bust at Purok Kagaykay in Barangay 2, Bacolod City. The suspect was identified as 38-year-old Celso Ortizano, also known as ‘Boy Law-ay’ and a resident of the said neighborhood. …

By Neska Centina Three people were arrested in a recent buy-bust operation at Purok Sigay, Barangay 2, Bacolod City. Police identified the suspects as 27-year-old Princess Mendoza, the subject of the operation; 48-year-old Edgar Tan; and 37-year-old Joemarie Seduripa. Recovered from the operation were seven small sachets of suspected shabu, nine elongated sachets of …

By Neska Centina A man was killed by two unidentified suspects in his home at Purok Mabinuligon in Barangay Alianza, Bago City, Negros Occidental on Tuesday. The victim was identified as 39-year-old Rogelio Castroverde. Initial investigation revealed the unidentified suspects asked the victim for water and, when Castroverde opened his gate, he was shot in …

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